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Not just for your eyes only.(protective effects of lutein)(Brief Article)
Lutein, the carotenoid found in dark leafy green vegetables, corn and egg yolks, has been shown to prevent macular degeneration, the most common cause of irreversible blindness in the elderly. But now researchers are saying that it may also help prevent clogging of the neck arteries.
The Los Angeles Atherosclerosis Study, led by Dr. James H. Dwyer, was conducted to assess the protective effects of lutein against early atherosclerosis. This study was done in three ...
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